---
title: "El Chicano"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/el-chicano-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 547590
imdb_id: "tt7374952"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 148
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 88
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# El Chicano (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/el-chicano-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "El Chicano" (2019).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: El Chicano.
Release Year/Dates: 2018 (Wikipedia/IMDb), 2019 (TMDB/NBC News). US release date 05/03/2019.
Genre: Drama, American superhero film.
Director: Ben Hernandez Bray.
Writers: Ben Hernandez Bray and Joe Carnahan.
Cast: Raúl Castillo, Aimee Garcia, George Lopez. Described as an all-Latino/all-Hispanic cast.
Plot: Twin brothers from East L.A./East Los Angeles choose to live their lives differently and end up on opposite sides of the law.
Runtime: 2h 28m.
Context: Independent film, first Latino superhero picture with an all-Hispanic cast.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        El Chicano is a superhero film. It was directed by Ben Hernandez Bray.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ben Hernandez Bray
- **Networks / Studios**: WarParty Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Raúl Castillo** as *Diego / Pedro*
- **Aimee Garcia** as *Vanessa*
- **Jose Pablo Cantillo** as *Detective Martinez*
- **David Castañeda** as *Shotgun*
- **Marco Rodríguez** as *Jesus*
- **Sal Lopez** as *El Gallo*
- **Marlene Forte** as *Susana*
- **Kate del Castillo** as *La Hembra*
- **George López** as *Captain Gomez*
- **Noel Gugliemi** as *Silent*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch El Chicano online?
El Chicano is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is El Chicano worth watching?
El Chicano holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 88 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie El Chicano and when was it released?
El Chicano is a feature film with a runtime of 148 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed El Chicano?
El Chicano was directed by Ben Hernandez Bray.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [El Chicano — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/547590)
- [El Chicano (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/547590-el-chicano/cast)
- [El Chicano (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Chicano_(film))
- [El Chicano (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7374952/fullcredits/)
- [A superhero movie with an all-Latino cast, 'El Chicano' aims to make its mark](https://www.nbcnews.com/)
- [An All-Latino Cast? Hollywood Passed, but ‘El Chicano’ Is Coming](https://www.nytimes.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*